Walk those few extra blocks to work while you can — showers are in the forecast tomorrow.

In the News

• The mayor of Edgewater, N.J., is rejecting a plan to build on a waterfront spot with a pristine view of Manhattan, fearing overdevelopment. [New York Times]

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The view of Manhattan from the former Hess industrial property. A developer wants to build residential towers on the site, but the town of Edgewater is resisting.CreditChristopher Occhicone for The New York Times

• Michael Grimm, who is trying to win back his old House seat after serving time in federal prison, secured a new supporter: Stephen K. Bannon, President Trump’s former chief strategist. [New York Times]

• The Manhattan district attorney returned a five-year-old campaign contribution from President Trump’s personal lawyer, after journalists raised questions about his decision to end an investigation into fraud allegations against Mr. Trump and his children. [New York Times]

• After the violent Charlottesville rally, a question now looms over the A.C.L.U: What will it do the next time the alt-right seeks the organization’s help? [New York Times]

• 31 waiters at Ellen’s Stardust Diner have been offered their jobs back, after getting fired for trying to unionize. [New York Times]

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Lisa Kranz, right, and Anne Fraser Thomas at Ellen’s Stardust Diner, near Times Square in Manhattan. “It started to feel less like this was my safe place, and more like this was something that was eating away at me a little bit,” Ms. Kranz, a waitress, said.CreditJeenah Moon for The New York Times

• Officers and F.B.I. agents recall canvassing the site of last year’s Chelsea bombing. [New York Times]

• Media mogul David Geffen attacked wealthy New Yorkers for what he called a “shameful” record of failing to donate to the arts. [New York Times]

And Finally...

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Attempting Om.CreditBrad Torchia for The New York Times

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